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Black retractable zoom lens with silver mount ring

Nikon Global

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Lens (Black)

SKU CH-GFGE-CVSR4

Compact zoom for DX Z-mount cameras covering 16-50mm with vibration reduction up to 4.5 stops

  • Product typeZoom Lens
  • Wide-angle to portrait reach with 16-50mm zoom
  • DX-format equivalent of 24-75mm for versatile framing
  • Vibration Reduction steadies handheld shots by 4.5 stops
  • Extra-low dispersion element cuts chromatic aberration for clarity
  • Stepping motor gives quick, quiet autofocus for stills and video

Everyday Z-Mount Zoom

The Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR is a compact standard zoom built for DX-format Z-mount mirrorless cameras. It covers a 24-75mm equivalent focal range, making it suited to everyday wide-angle and portrait shooting. The retractable design keeps the lens small when not in use. Buyers needing faster constant apertures or full-frame coverage should look elsewhere.

Mounting and Handling

The lens mounts directly to any Nikon Z DX body without adapters or firmware steps. Its stepping motor delivers quiet autofocus with full-time manual override for both stills and video. A programmable control ring adjusts exposure settings without menu diving. The extending barrel rotates during zoom, so polarising filters need readjustment after framing changes.

Handheld Stability

Vibration Reduction compensates for camera shake by up to 4.5 stops, allowing sharper handheld shots at slower shutter speeds. The benefit is most noticeable at the 50mm end where shake magnification is higher. Optical construction with aspherical and extra-low dispersion elements reduces aberrations across the frame. Super Integrated Coating suppresses ghosting and flare in backlit conditions.

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Price $140.99
Cheaper than about 87% of the 2,570 comparable items (median $546.49).

Specifications

Product
Product typeZoom Lens

Questions about this item

How do I confirm the Vibration Reduction is giving up to 4.5 stops of shake reduction after mounting the lens?

Enable VR in the camera menu, shoot handheld at a slow shutter speed, then review image sharpness on the rear display to verify the stabilization is active.

What accessories come in the box and which items like filters or a hood must be purchased separately?

The lens ships with front and rear caps; filters, a lens hood and a protective case are sold separately.

Should I choose this 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR kit zoom or a faster constant-aperture Z DX lens for low-light work?

This lens covers 24-75mm equivalent with VR for general use; a constant f/2.8 zoom gathers more light but is larger and heavier.

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